A member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra during her youth, Winehouse signed to Simon Fuller's 19 Management in 2002 and soon recorded a number of songs before signing a publishing deal with EMI. She also formed a working relationship with producer Salaam Remi through these record publishers. Winehouse's debut album, Frank, was released in 2003. Many of the album's songs were influenced by jazz and, apart from two covers, were co-written by Winehouse. Frank was a critical success in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The song "Stronger Than Me" won her the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
Winehouse released her follow-up album, Back to Black, in 2006, which went on to become an international success and one of the best-selling albums in UK history. At the 2007 Brit Awards it was nominated for British Album of the Year, and she received the award for British Female Solo Artist. The song "Rehab" won her a second Ivor Novello Award. At the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008, she won five awards, tying the then record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night and becoming the first British woman to win five Grammys, including three of the General Field "Big Four" Grammy Awards: Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year (for "Rehab"), as well as Best Pop Vocal Album.
Winehouse was plagued by drug and alcohol addiction. She died of alcohol poisoning on 23 July 2011, at the age of 27. After her death, Back to Black temporarily became the UK's best-selling album of the 21st century. VH1 ranked Winehouse 26th on their list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music.
Karaoke: You Know I'm No Good
Amy Winehouse Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Your rolled up sleeves and your skull t-shirt
You say, "Why did you do it with him today?"
And sniffed me out like I was Tanqueray
'Cause you're my fella, my guy
Hand me your Stella and fly
By the time I'm out the door
You tear men down like Roger Moore
I cheated myself
Like I knew I would
I told you I was troubled
You know that I'm no good
Upstairs in bed with my ex-boy
He's in the place, but I can't get joy
Thinking of you in the final throes
This is when my buzzer goes
Run out to meet you, chips and pita
You say, "When we married"
'Cause you're not bitter
There'll be none of him no more
I cried for you on the kitchen floor
I cheated myself
Like I knew I would
I told you I was troubled
You know that I'm no good
Sweet reunion, Jamaica and Spain
We're like how we were again
I'm in the tub, you on the seat
Lick your lips as I soak my feet
Then you notice likkle carpet burn
My stomach drops, and my guts churn
You shrug and it's the worst
Who truly stuck the knife in first?
I cheated myself
Like I knew I would
I told you I was troubled
You know that I'm no good
I cheated myself
Like I knew I would
I told you I was troubled
Yeah, you know that I'm no good (I'm no good)
In "I'm No Good," Amy Winehouse tells the story of a troubled relationship where her infidelity has caused the demise of the relationship. In the first verse, she meets her partner at a bar where he confronts her about cheating on him with someone else. Her partner is hurt and disappointed, and Amy knows she's no good for him. However, despite her shortcomings, he still wants to be with her. Amy is aware that she is tearing him down and hurting him, and she is helpless in changing her ways.
In the second verse, Amy is in bed with her ex-boyfriend, but she cannot enjoy being with him because she is thinking about her current partner. Her buzzer goes off, and she goes to see him, and he is waiting for her with chips and pita. He reminds her that they talked about marrying each other, but she is not bitter about it. He assures her that there will be no more of her infidelity, and she breaks down in tears of guilt.
In the final verse, Amy and her partner are reunited in Jamaica and Spain. They reminisce about how they used to be in their relationship, and they share an intimate moment. However, her partner notices a small burn on the carpet, and this reminds Amy of the guilt she feels about cheating on him. She is unsure who is to blame for the current state of the relationship, and she concludes that she cheated herself by choosing to be unfaithful.
Overall, "I'm No Good" is a melancholic tune about the consequences of infidelity and the damage it can cause to relationships. Amy Winehouse's raw and emotive vocals add depth to the lyrics, making the song relatable and heartfelt.
Line by Line Meaning
Meet you downstairs, in the bar and hurt
I'll come to the bar to meet you, but I know it's not going to be a happy experience.
Your rolled up sleeves and your skull t-shirt
Your attire shows a tough exterior, which probably means you are not in the mood to be understanding.
You say, "Why did you do it with him today?"
You confront me immediately with the question of why I cheated on you.
And sniffed me out like I was Tanqueray
You scrutinize me, making me feel like I am a suspect under interrogation.
'Cause you're my fella, my guy
Despite everything, you are still my guy, and I am drawn to you.
Hand me your Stella and fly
You offer me your beer, and we get lost in the moment.
By the time I'm out the door
Before I even realize, I am already out of the door.
You tear men down like Roger Moore
You're critical of other men, like a James Bond character.
I cheated myself
I knew what I was doing when I cheated on you.
Like I knew I would
I knew that I was capable of doing something like that.
I told you I was troubled
I warned you that I was not in a good state of mind.
You know that I'm no good
You understand that I have flaws and am not perfect.
Upstairs in bed with my ex-boy
I am sleeping with my ex, even though I shouldn't.
He's in the place, but I can't get joy
Even though he's there with me, I don't feel any better.
Thinking of you in the final throes
I'm thinking about you, even when I'm with my ex-boyfriend.
This is when my buzzer goes
The buzzer rings, and I know you're at the door waiting for me.
Run out to meet you, chips and pita
I rush out to meet you, bringing a snack for us to share.
You say, "When we married"
You bring up the topic of marriage, making me feel guilty for cheating.
'Cause you're not bitter
You are not angry or resentful, which makes me feel even worse.
There'll be none of him no more
I vow to stop seeing my ex-boyfriend.
I cried for you on the kitchen floor
I was so sorry for cheating that I broke down and cried on the kitchen floor.
Sweet reunion, Jamaica and Spain
We are reunited and it feels like we are on vacation in Jamaica and Spain.
We're like how we were again
We're back to how we used to be, happy and in love.
I'm in the tub, you on the seat
I'm taking a bath, and you're sitting on the toilet lid talking to me.
Lick your lips as I soak my feet
You're looking at me admiringly as I soak my feet.
Then you notice likkle carpet burn
You see that I have a small burn on my foot from the carpet.
My stomach drops, and my guts churn
I feel a sense of dread, knowing that you'll ask me how I got the burn.
You shrug and it's the worst
You notice the burn, but you don't react strongly, as if you think it's insignificant.
Who truly stuck the knife in first?
We wonder who was responsible for hurting the other person first in our relationship.
I cheated myself
I made a mistake by cheating, and it feels like I betrayed myself too.
Like I knew I would
I knew that I had the potential to mess up, but I didn't try to stop myself.
I told you I was troubled
I tried to warn you that I wasn't in the right frame of mind.
You know that I'm no good
You understand that I have flaws and that I'm not perfect, but you still love me.
I cheated myself
I made a mistake by cheating, and it feels like I betrayed myself too.
Like I knew I would
I knew that I had the potential to mess up, but I didn't try to stop myself.
I told you I was troubled
I tried to warn you that I wasn't in the right frame of mind.
Yeah, you know that I'm no good (I'm no good)
You acknowledge that I'm flawed, but you still accept me for who I am.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: Amy Winehouse
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
한나
yes please Ive been waiting for this
why are you still here
ill tell u a secret
its 12 am but im still screaming this as a dying cow
STOP READING THISSSS
if you’ve made it this far: don’t worry the rest of the comments will soon be visible instead of darkness
ok im done sry for wasting time
Sing King
Build your own Songbook filled with all your favourite karaoke tracks on our brand new free app. 🎤 https://singking.link/yt-comment
Eliza Araújo013
Minha música 😍😍
Camila Denise Finolletti
Excelente! Me encanta
uma fritze
Love this instrumental! Could I use it in my cover? I would tag you of course <3
Lanna Dafne
Tô me sentindo a reencarnação da Amy ou alguma cantora de 1960
Beatriz Noemi Aquila Femenia
Me encantó cantarla
Daisy Jane Arandil
Ang galing tlaga ni Amy she's LEAVING LEGEND!ganda ng voice.she so sweet 🧁🎂
mari
a leaving legend...
Patrick Sadio
living legend... she's dead...
cherry
Singing this song makes me feel better after my choir teacher decides that I should sing soprano... for EVERY SONG TvT
Makes me fee like I can't sing lmao